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JO54 BAM

2018 BMW 530

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,945 mi
Last recorded77,945 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 53052,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO54 BAM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 77,945 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 116,636 miles

all shock absorber dust covers and rear bump stops split/perished

Fail 24 Sep 2025 116,594 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all shock absorber dust covers and rear bump stops split/perished

Pass 30 Jul 2025 77,805 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jul 2025 77,800 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,223 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 101,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 74,328 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down ()

Pass 29 Sep 2023 92,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 66,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 89,722 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 49,209 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 1 Dec 2021 82,347 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 77,316 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 74,291 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 69,596 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 53,096 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 53,096 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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JO54 BAM is a 2018 BMW 530 in Black with a 1,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 52,102 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JO54 BAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JO54 BAM registered?

JO54 BAM is a 2018 BMW 530, first registered on 12 December 2018.

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